René Burkhalter
- December 3, 2024
- 90 years
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René Burkhalter, 90, Swiss Olympic official, president of the Swiss Olympic Association (1997–2001).
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|René Burkhalter (27 October 1934 – 26 November 2024) was a Swiss sports administrator who was a member of the Central Committee and the Technical Commission of the Swiss Fencing Federation [fr]. He was the founder and president during 25 years of the Fencing Grand Prix of Bern [fr; de], as well as the president of the Swiss Olympic Association from November 1996, succeeding Daniel Plattner, until 1 January 2001, when he was succeeded by Walter Kägi. Burkhalter also served as the president of the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation [de] from 2001, succeeding Paul Wyss, until 1 January 2005, when he was succeeded by Ruth Metzler.
In 2001, he was awarded the Olympic Order by the IOC. Born on 27 October 1934, Burkhalter died in Bern, on 26 November 2024, at the age of 90.
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1.In which year did René Burkhalter die?
- A.2017
- B.2024correct
- C.2011
- D.2015
René Burkhalter died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "place of death Bern. Archive record: occupation sports administrator. Archive record: nationality Swiss. Archive record: date of death 3 December 2024."
2.How old was René Burkhalter when they died?
- A.82
- B.79
- C.85
- D.90correct
René Burkhalter was 90 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "t the age of 90. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1934. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: place of de
3.In which year was René Burkhalter born?
- A.1928
- B.1934correct
- C.1922
- D.1925
René Burkhalter was born in 1934.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "d in Bern, on 26 November 2024, at the age of 90. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1934. Archive record: age at dea
4.In which month did René Burkhalter die?
- A.March
- B.Decembercorrect
- C.January
- D.February
René Burkhalter died in December.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "record: place of death Bern. Archive record: occupation sports administrator. Archive record: nationality Swiss. Archive record: date of death 3 December 2024
5.On which day of the month did René Burkhalter die?
- A.5
- B.3correct
- C.2
- D.4
René Burkhalter died on day 3 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "ve record: place of death Bern. Archive record: occupation sports administrator. Archive record: nationality Swiss. Archive record: date of death 3 December 2
6.Where did René Burkhalter die?
- A.Marseille
- B.Berncorrect
- C.Turin
- D.Kraków
René Burkhalter died in Bern.
Source: Biography: place of death: "== Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1934. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: place of death Bern. Archive record: o
7.In which field was René Burkhalter known?
- A.architect
- B.chemist
- C.novelist
- D.sports administratorcorrect
The biography describes René Burkhalter as a sports administrator.
Source: Profile: occupation: "th 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1934. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: place of death Bern. Archive record: occupation sports administrator. Arch
8.What nationality was René Burkhalter?
- A.Australian
- B.Swisscorrect
- C.Argentine
- D.American
René Burkhalter is recorded as Swiss.
Source: Profile: nationality: "hive record: age at death 90. Archive record: place of death Bern. Archive record: occupation sports administrator. Archive record: nationality Swiss. Archive record:
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